Trichinosis Parasite Gets DNA Decoded
February 21, 2011
Scientists have decoded the DNA of the parasitic worm that causes trichinosis, a disease linked to eating raw or undercooked pork or carnivorous wild game animals, such as bear and walrus.
Credit: Washington University
Topics:
Environment, trichinosis, Parasitology, Biology, Washington University, Trichinella spiralis, Walrus, Parasitic worm, DNA, Parasites, Pork, Meat, Medicine